Engineering Technologist Production Grade A

Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 453 000 - 488 000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in South Africa is seeking an Engineering Technologist to support technical activities and promote safety standards. The role requires a Bachelor of Technology in Engineering or relevant qualification, with three years of post-qualification experience and ECSA registration. Responsibilities include evaluating technology, solving technological challenges, and compiling reports. Applicants should demonstrate strong project management, technical knowledge, and communication skills. Preference will be given to individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technologist.
• Three years of post-qualification Engineering Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineers, Technicians, and associates in various activities.
• Promote safety standards in line with regulations.
• Evaluate and incorporate new technology into existing manuals.
• Solve technological challenges using proven techniques.
• Develop and manage current technologies.
• Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
• Keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Technical design and analysis knowledge

Research and development

Computer-aided engineering applications

Knowledge of legal compliance

Technical report writing

Networking

Professional judgment

Problem solving and analysis

Decision making

Team leadership

Creativity

Self-management

Customer focus and responsiveness

Communication

Computer skills

Planning and organising

People management

Education

Matric plus NQF level 7/ Bachelor of Technology in Engineering or relevant qualification

Registered with ECSA as an Engineering Technologist

Job description

Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

• Reference Number : refs/035261
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R453 576.00 – R487 500.00.00 per annum, Offer is based on proven years of experience
• Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF level 7/ Bachelor of Technology in Engineering or relevant qualification, coupled with three years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience and a compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technologist. Competencies: Project management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Networking; Professional judgment; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management and a valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Support Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and office activities; Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures; Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and; Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles; Perform administrative and related functions; Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs to the operational plan; and Develop, implement and maintain databases; Keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; and liaise with relevant boards/councils on engineering-related matters.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 23-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Matric plus NQF level 7/ Bachelor of Technology in Engineering or relevant qualification?

Do you have three years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience?

Do you possess the following competencies: Project management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Networking; Professional judgment; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Do you have a registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technologist?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.